James A. Marchant family papers, 1860-1911.

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James A. Marchant family papers, 1860-1911.

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Personal correspondence and papers, one diary, and photographs pertaining to the Marchant and DeArmond families of Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, La., and, later, Campinas, Säao Paulo state, Brazil. Bulk of correspondence to James and Louisiana Marchant residing in Brazil from family and friends remaining in East Feliciana Parish. Letters pertain primarily to conditions in Clinton and East Feliciana Parish after the Civil War, including labor relations with freedmen. A few Civil War letters are also present and pertain to the Battle of Vicksburg, the C.S.S. Arkansas, and Ship Island, Miss. Also included is a letter of introduction for James Marchant from the citizens of Clinton to those of Brazil, a diary kept by the Marchants' son Madison chronicling their journey to Brazil, and photographs of family members, Robert E. Lee, and Joseph E. Johnston.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7158603

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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